Two Times Nothing

By: Randal Myers

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In college, my band director and mentor, John M. Long was known for his craft of producing show-stopping bands, graduating more music educators than almost anyone in the country and his home-spun sayings and philosophies which became a part of almost every rehearsal. As he challenged us to become successful he would proclaim with great conviction that if you wanted to double your incomeÖtake notes. His point, of course, was that taking notes would keep you focused on your work and prevent you from forgetting important matters thereby making you more valuable to your employees. I also remember thinking as I sat there in the trumpet section, ìTwo times nothing is still nothingî. In other words, you have to have an income in order to double it.

"Tell these men how much they are appreciated."

1Timothy 5:17 begins, ìThe elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honorÖî We at Highlands are greatly privileged to have the four outstanding elders who shepherd this church. I know these men to be sincere, thoughtful and prayerful as they work to guide this church into our future. I hear them call your names in prayer and inquire about your well-being. If any elders are due ìdouble honorî surely Bob, Henry, Merle and C.R. would qualify. Currently they are meeting numerous hours each week with deacons and ministry leaders and others to plan and guide our direction as a church; this in addition to fulfilling their roles in their families and careers.

Are we remembering to support and encourage them? Don't forget, ìdouble honorî. My reasoning holds: Two times nothing is still nothing. Some of us might have to begin our ìhonorî in order to have something to double. Let's all make an effort to tell these men how much they are appreciated.

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